Israel Couscous and Lentil Salad

It has been some time since I posted anything. Life has just been busy. So I like to make recipes that are quick and easy. I made this salad recently with ingredients on hand and I was pleased. You can use whatever salad dressing that you like. Or you can make your own. I used rasberry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and various seasonings like basil, parsley, onion powder, etc . These are all dry spices and typical spices you would find in Italian dressing. I think I may have added adobo all purpose seasoning. You just use what you like.

Israel Couscous and Lentil Salad

Serves two

1/2 cup lentils, sorted and rinsed

1/2 cup Israel Couscous

3 cups water

1/2 of a 3 oz small onion, sliced (I like to leave in small rings)

2 medium tomatoes, sliced and halved if pieces are too big

salad dressing of choice or make your own

-Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a 2 quart pot.

- Add the lentils and simmer, stirring occasional for ten minutes.

- Then add the couscous and the other 1 cup water. Cover leaving a slight opening for steam to escape. Bring to a boil, uncover and simmer for another ten minutes stirring occasional.

- Taste the mixture and see if it is soft and tender.

- Drain into a collander and run cold water over it until it is cooled down.

- Put in a bowl and mix the rest of the ingredients. Enjoy.

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